Tackling Tofu at Home

Spicy Basil Tofu Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

4 to 6 Tbs. vegetable oil
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
3 to 4 serrano chili peppers, sliced
3 cups pressed tofu (bean cake), cubed
2 Tbs. sweet soy sauce
2 Tbs. dark soy sauce
4 to 6 Tbs. fish sauce
2 Tbs. chili paste in soybean oil
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1-1/2 cups Thai basil leaves
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 tsp. white pepper

Preparation:

Add oil, garlic, and peppers to a hot wok or skillet. Stir to mix flavors. Stir in tofu, followed by the sauces and chili paste. Add onion, basil and pepper, stirring until basil wilts. Serve over rice.

Thai Sticks

Ingredients:

1 Tbs. sesame oil
1 Tbs. rice flour or all-purpose flour
2 egg whites
salt and pepper to taste
savory baked tofu
twelve 8" bamboo skewers
1 pkg. fresh egg noodles

Preparation:

Combine oil, flour, egg whites, salt and pepper in a bowl. Slice tofu into 12 equal portions and marinate in oil mixture for 45 minutes to an hour.